Oystercatcher B&B

21st June 2024:

Lovely B&B with wonderful hosts keeping all of the promises.

Close to St. Ives and ideally suited for walks along the SW-coast path. Bus-stop of the circle-line near the house facilitates ideally to get to the start of your walks and get you back again. Go and eat at Spanish-oriented restaurant ‘La Casita’. It’s a three minute walk and gives you great food and a lovely athmosphere!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! It was great to meet you both and we're so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you both again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

18th June 2024:

Lovely welcome and any of my potential needs were discussed - buses, places to eat, exploring the area. It was a welcome relief to be just outside busy St Ives but still accessible by bus as the property is on the bus route. Felt very welcome, immaculately clean room with everything that you need and an amazing breakfast! I will definitely be back.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind review! It was great to meet you and we look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Paul and Deborah

15th June 2024:

We had a very warm welcome by Debbie and Paul on arrival. They had a wide knowledge of the area and suggested places to see and things to do. Our room was immaculately presented, comfortable and very clean! The breakfast had a wide ranch of choice to suit all dietary needs. Nothing was to much trouble!! I would recommend this lovely B&B to anyone.

Close to St Ives, with Land’s end, Penzance, St Micheal’s Mount and history with the Tin mines a short drive or bus ride away. With fabulous beaches and miles of stunning coastal walks perfect for your stay in Cornwall

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your wonderful review! It was lovely to meet you both and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

8th June 2024:

THE BEST B&B WE HAVE STAYED IN EVERYWHERE WAS IMACULATE SPOTLESSLY CLEAN. PAUL&DEBBIE THE MOST FRIENDLIEST AND HELPFULL HOSTS YOU COULD WISH FOR. BREAKFAST WAS AMAZING COOKED TO PERFECTION. I CANNOT THINK OF ANYTHING TO FIND FAULT WITH. WOULD RECOMEND TO ANYONE. BIG THANKS FROM ANNE&COLIN.

BUS STOP 50 YARDS FROM DOOR MULTITUDE OF RESTAURANTS AROUND JUST A GREAT LOCATION.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fantastic review! It really was great to meet you both and you were fabulous guests - you're welcome back anytime! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

7th June 2024:

Excellent breakfasts, very good choice and amazingly cooked.

Spanish restaurant 10 mins (max) walk away is fantastic.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! Yes, La Casita is a fab restaurant just down the road. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

7th June 2024:

Absolutely nice stay!!!! It was wonderful!!!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind review! It was great to meet you both and thanks for staying an extra night! We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

6th June 2024:

You, your home and your hospitality were all brilliant. The rooms,furniture and fittings all felt to be very high quality. The food was outstanding.

La Casita was probably the best Tapas we have ever had, including tapas in Spain. One Fish Street was an enjoyable blend of fantastic taste and enthusiastic youth.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review! It was great to meet you both and hoping you enjoy the rest of your SW Coast Path adventures! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

3rd June 2024:

Wonderful B&B with very friendly hosts.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you! It was great to meet you and we hope you continue to have a good trip round the UK. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

26th May 2024:

Het was uitmuntend Alles tot in de perfectie geregeld Zeer schoon Uiterst vriendelijke mensen Behulpzaam Mooi uitgangspunt om st ives en de rest van cornwal te bekijken Ontbijt was ook erg goed Komen beslist terug als we weer naar cornwal gaan

Would Recommend: Yes

Dank u wel! It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

21st May 2024:

Deborah and Paul (not forgetting Cleo) all made us feel at home, they keep the house clean and tidy. The breakfast was excellent with a menu so no problem only what to choose? Our room at the front presented a good view of the bay and equipped with a shower, bath and a TV! They are quite knowledgeable about the area and have many flyers advertising what you can do. I would be happy to recommend them.

Ideally located on the road to St Ives, there is a Cost Cutter, bus stop, pub with food and a chip shop all within a 10 minute walk. The beach is about 15 minutes walk (steep hill) and St Ives 40 minutes (another steep hill) if you are fit no problem. Bus service very good you can get most places, some you may have to change bus in Penzance, the Land's End Coaster takes several hours and takes you around the coast, very scenic.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for writing your very kind review! It was lovely to meet you both and thanks for passing on your tips about Bridgwater Carnival - we shall see you there! Best wishes, Paul, Deborah and Cleo

18th May 2024:

Wundervolle Gastgeber. Sehr freundlich. Konnten wunderschöne Ausflugsmöglichkeiten vorschlagen. Tolles Haus. Sehr schön eingerichtet und alles aufeinander abgestimmt. Sehr Stilvoll. Sehr sauber. Ich komme gerne wieder.

Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten und mit Sicherheit für jeden was dabei.

Would Recommend: Yes

Vielen Dank! It was lovely to meet you and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. You are a great guest! We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

17th May 2024:

Paul & Deborah are the consummate hosts. So genuinely kind and welcoming. I cannot rate them, their facilities or their food highly enough. We had a wonderful stay despite poor weather conditions, which is a testament to their skills in ensuring we were always well looked after. Breakfast was a treat to the senses, locally sourced and delicious both to the eyes and the taste buds. The room was bright and clean and spacious, with a fantastic view. Plentiful supplies of beverages and biscuits, a super hot shower and fluffy soft bath towels. Our hosts were generous with their time and very helpful with suggestions about where to find hidden gems in the area. We had the most excellent experience.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your amazing review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us and we are very happy you enjoyed your holiday. Best wishes, Paul and Deborah

15th May 2024:

Deborah and Paul are the most delightful welcoming hosts and have created an exceptional place to stay. Beautifully decorated rooms, delicious breakfast and an ideal location overlooking Carbis Bay.

Walk to St Ives along the coast road/path (45 mins) and take the train back for just £1 and 10mins overlooking the bay.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for writing your kind review! It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we look forward to seeing you (and family) again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

12th May 2024:

The best B&B experience in our lifetime! Paul and Deborah were perfect hosts, our room exceeded our expectations & our breakfasts were a highlight of every day. My wife & I stayed at the Oystercatcher B&B for five nights & the novelty never wore off.

The B&B is very close to the St Ives town centre & offers easy road access in all directions. Our sea facing room provided a wonderful view which included the Godrevy Light and the Carn Brae monument & castle. There are expansive beaches,. coastal walks & pasty shops nearby. Paul and Deborah were always happy to provide recommendations & directions whenever we expressed a need.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your amazing review! It was a pleasure to meet you both and thank you for your kind gift! We are so happy you both enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

29th April 2024:

I can only recommend Debby & Paul, they are very friendly, lovely people. The room was in great condition, nicely decorated and most importantly super clean. Breakfast was delicicous and the hosts make you feel very welcomed. They recommended things to do, places to visit and overall were very helpful. It was a superb service from every perspective. Thank you both for being so kind.

I didn't drive as I prefered to walk/hike. The place is located in Carbis Bay area, and walked to St Ives almost every day in half an hour or so. Most restaurants are in town, at the harbour. Do recommend surfing if you are up for fun activities, have lessons from beginners.. Haven't got around to try e-bike hire, but next time definitely will do. Try locally sourced/made food, like cornish pasties or have nice locally made gin and beers as well. Honestly, lot to do and see around here!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review! It was lovely to meet you and we thank you for being a great guest! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

22nd April 2024:

Great welcome and very friendly, helpful family run guest house. We enjoyed a relaxing visit and noted the little details in making our stay and that of other guests, a personal experience.

Great location with fantastic sea views. Local amenities close by enabled us to explore the local and wider area. Fantastic fish and chips are only a five minute walk away.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for writing your amazing review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay and we are so happy you enjoyed your rest here. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

21st April 2024:

Very friendly couple and a lovely young daughter. We were in the area for a wedding and they were very accommodating with an early breakfast on the day. We would definitely use the Oystercatcher again if we were in the area and do hope to visit again soon.

Nice walk along the coastal path into St Ives takes about 40mins. Local pub 'The Cornish Arms' about 15min walk serves nice food.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was great to meet you all and thank you for choosing to stay with us. It'd be a pleasure to have you stay again anytime. Best wishes, Deborah, Paul and Cleo

21st October 2023:

One of the best b&b we have ever stayed in. Paul and Deborah are the perfect hosts. Very relaxed and easy going Great breakfast and good morning chats. Very clean and well presented, location perfect and would definitely recommend and will happily stay here again when we visit in the future

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your amazing review! It was great to have you both stay and we enjoyed the morning chats too! You’re welcome back anytime! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

19th October 2023:

What a terrific place. Hosts Paul & Deborah go out of there wait to be sure your stay is first rate. Helpful suggestions, a delightful room, fantastic breakfast options expertly cooked… no wonder it regularly scores 5 stars.

Visit the Tate St Ives art gallery, as well as the Barbera Hepworth studio. Fantastic.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your fabulous review! It was great to meet you both and thank you for choosing to stay with us. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

12th October 2023:

The oystercatcher is a beautyful house with cozy rooms. All is very clean and the breakfast is excellent. Deborah,Paul and Cleo made our stay unforgettable.

Use the bus to st.ives, because parking there is very expensive and the traffic is horrable. There is a coastpath from carbis bay to st.ives with wonderful views and easy to walk. Trelissik house and garden is worth visiting.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your fab review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us again and we look forward to seeing you both again next year! Best wishes, Paul, Deborah and Cleo

10th October 2023:

We were made instantly welcome upon arrival. Paul and Deborah were very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable when asked for ideas of what to do in the area. We had a lovely couple of days and really enjoyed our break and would love to go back when we can.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! It was great to meet you both and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you both again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

8th October 2023:

Lovely friendly couple made us feel very welcome. Very helpful on giving us information on where to go throughout our holiday. Love the treats that were put in our room every day.

There is a lots of historic places to visit and gardens to visit. Eden Project is a must see. Lovely restaurants in surrounding area as well.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review! It was nice to meet you both and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

7th October 2023:

Very friendly family run b&b,rooms are very clean and well appointed , breakfasts were really delicious 5/5, hosts are very knowledgeable about local area and facilities, there is parking for all guests.

Very good location on carbis bay which has its own railway station on the st Ives to st erth line £4 each for all day ticket, there is also a bus stop nearby, and a few restaurants and pub,only 1.5 miles to st Ives for walking, evening taxi back was £7.40, many lovely beeches nearby.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your amazing review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and thank you for being fab guests! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

5th October 2023:

Having stayed in many B&Bs in my 66 yrs I can safely say that this is the best I've ever experienced. Rooms are spotlessly clean the breakfast was superb and the owners are helpful and friendly. What more do you want.

There are a few local restaurants and pubs within walking distance and St Ives is only a 10 min bus trip away although Carbis Bay beach is probably better than St Ives

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your amazing review! We are so happy that you both enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for being great guests. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

3rd October 2023:

From our arrival we were made to feel so welcome. Our room was perfect - very comfortable bed and spotlessly clean. The breakfasts were delicious and we had the most fantastic three nights there. We loved it! Thank you so much Paul and Deborah, we will definitely be back.

The Tarquin's gin workshop in St Ives is really interesting and fun, we had a great time. The Ugly Butterfly in Carbis Bay is a beautiful place for afternoon tea with a fabulous view. It's a really pretty train ride from Carbis Bay - within easy walking distance of the Oystercatcher - into St Ives.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

2nd October 2023:

It was lovely to met the host Paul Deb and Cleo Very quite place so relaxing and the food was amazing Paul is amazing chef ❤️👍

Oystercatcher was a good location near st Ives carbid bay And loads of restaurant nearby and tradiobsl pubs along the way

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your honeymoon here at Oystercatcher! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

30th September 2023:

We had a fantastic stay and were made to feel most welcome. Paul cooks a breakfast I am sure Gordon Ramsey would be delighted with. Great location and easy links to local transport and coastal walking path.

Book in advance for sought after restaurants.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

28th September 2023:

Excellent hosts, warm, friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to meet you both and we hope you enjoy the rest of your UK tour. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

24th September 2023:

We enjoyed our time at the Oystercatcher very much - especially the delicious breakfast with interesting conversations!

Sunday Roast at Cornish Arms, Promenade Walk from Penzance to Newlyn for lunch at Mackerel Sky and an Icecream at Jelbert, South West Coast Path from Porthcourno to Land’s End and from St. Just to Pendeen, Bus ride from Land’s End to St. Ives, Dinner at Porthminster Kitchen, Porthmeor Beach and Carbis Bay Beach …

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your fabulous review! You were both great guests and it was a pleasure to have you stay with us. Thank you for the interesting chats too! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

21st September 2023:

Paul and Deborah (and Cleo!) are exceptional hosts. Everything was explained fully on arrival. Room and house are spotless.Breakfast was delicious and beautifully presented. Paul and Deborah take time to talk to their guests once the rush of serving breakfast is over. This is a very nice practice.

We dined and the Gannett Inn and the Firehouse. Need to book! On return from the Firehouse take a bus!!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for taking the time write your lovely review! We are so pleased you had a great stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah, Paul and Cleo

17th September 2023:

Very friendly hosts with a wealth of local knowledge. Rooms very clean, really delicious biscuits on the tea tray with proper fresh milk. Breakfast very nicely presented and freshly cooked and tasty. Helpful pre arrival information email

We had a good meal at the Pedn Olva which has a great view over the harbour. The Lands End coaster bus from outside the B&B is very useful for walking the South West Coastal Path

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for writing your lovely review! It was great to have you stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

15th September 2023:

You were wonderful hosts, We'd highly recommend you to anyone thanks to your friendly and helpful approach to anything asked. Breakfast was first class and plentiful also.

None to give as you do it much better.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your fabulous review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

11th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you!

20th July 2023:

The breakfast is TOP!

Easy access to public transport.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you! Best wishes, Paul and Deborah

13th July 2023:

Our stay couldn’t be better! We were treated so well by this very kind and nice family. They gave us useful advices where to go and where to eat and we were impressed by the 5 star breakfast made by the chef Paul. We can highly recommend this B&B.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for writing your fabulous review! It was a pleasure to have you and your family stay with us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

28th June 2023:

Paul and Deborah are very friendly hosts. They gave us many tips, where to go or to eat.The rooms are tastefully furnished and very clean. The breakfast is superb. We enjoyed our stay so much.

Would Recommend: Yes

Dear Volker and Monika, how lovely to have you both stay with us here in Carbis Bay. We are so pleased that you had a great time and we enjoyed very much having you stay with us here at Oystercatcher. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Our very best wishes Paul, Deborah and Cleo.

26th June 2023:

Deborah, Paul and Chloe are the perfect hosts. Oystercatcher is conveniently located and immaculately clean. When you stay here (as Ann and I have a few times now) you are made to feel totally at home. Both Paul and Deborah spend time talking with the guests and advising them of local attractions and places of interest. The rooms are beautifully appointed, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Breakfast is amazing (don't worry about your waistline while on holiday!).... thoroughly recommend taking a holiday near St. Ives and staying here!

Try and book the master bedroom for lovely views across Carbis Bay.

Would Recommend: Yes

Dear Dave and Ann, Thank you so much for leaving us such a great review. We very much enjoyed welcoming you back and we are so pleased you had such a great stay with the bonus of such amazing weather. We are very much looking forward to seeing you again in the future. Our very best wishes Paul, Deborah and Cleo.

23rd June 2023:

Great holiday at the Oystercatcher B&B. Hosts Paul and Deborah were really friendly, helpful and the breakfasts were excellent.

Excellent B&B with really helpful suggestions for exploring the many attractions in the area.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fabulous review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us and we so pleased you enjoyed your mini-trip. Hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

22nd June 2023:

Thank you so much ! For the fudge & the cookies as well, for the bottle you brought me back after I had forgotten it, for the vegan breakfasts and the lovely conversation :) I left a comment on TripAdvisor too !! Take care, and do tell Cleo her service was top notch and we wish her a lot of strawberries in her life 🍓

From StErth, come by bus, not by train !! The train station is down hill, whereas the bus stop is right next to the house. And book a table to The Bean Inn, incredible restaurant 5mn from there

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review, here and elsewhere! We are so pleased you both enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes, Paul, Deborah and Cleo

19th June 2023:

Lovely stay in Carbis Bay with Paul, Deborah and Cleo. The room was lovely and clean, had everything you would need and the hospitality was second to none.

Definitely ask Paul and Deborah for tips of what to do, as they gave us some great tips!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to have you stay with us. We hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah, Paul and Cleo

17th June 2023:

The best B&B we have stayed in, and we’ve stayed in a few. Absolutely top notch.

Book and enjoy

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your fabulous review! We enjoyed hosting you and hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

10th June 2023:

amazing hosts and place to stay , beautiful and immaculately kept bed and breakfast , would highly recommend and would definitely stay again , breakfast is superb, the room was beautiful with a sea view,thankyou Paul and Deborah for a wonderful 3 night stay and for your lovely welcoming and friendly hospitality

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fabulous review! It was great to meet you both and chat. We look forward to seeing you both again soon. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

9th June 2023:

It was lovely and the host was friendly

perfect location.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you! We are so happy you both enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

6th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks Hannes and Lisa!

6th June 2023:

We could not have picked a more perfect spot. The location was superb with parking off road and a bus stop 150 metres away to take you in any direction, 5 mins into St Ives and a train station down the hill which took 1 min to st Ives. Carbis Bay beach which is excellent for cleanliness and facilities is also just down the hill. As for the actual B&B, one word describes the hosts, the room and the breakfasts …. FANTASTIC Paul and Deborah were fab, super friendly, funny and have a great story to tell. The rooms were very clean, tastefully decorated and robust. The breakfasts, well I tried nearly everything on the menu, and all were superbly cooked, presented and delicious; they even make their own cherry compote to have with waffles and yoghurt! I can’t rave about it enough, I just wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely go back. Big thanks to them both and their little helper. 😊 Kim & Chris (June 2023)

Don’t waste your time or money going to 1 Fish Street, supposedly the best restaurant in St Ives. We were extremely disappointed and we are foodies! Left after a couple of small plates and an overpriced bottle of not great wine, to get a Steak at the Firepit up the road!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your wonderful review! It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are so pleased you had a great time with us here in West Cornwall. We look forward to welcoming you both back. Best wishes, Paul, Deborah and our little helper.

4th June 2023:

We were greeted by the lovely Paul, Deborah and Cleo. Straight away I knew we was going to have an enjoyable time. They showed us the breakfast area and then took us to our room. The room was wonderful a beautiful garden view, very well presented and spotlessly clean. We loved the tea and coffee station and the hot chocolate was lovely too. We slept so well while we was there the beds were so comfortable. The breakfasts, well being a lover of food we absolutely loved these. The choices available were fabulous. Staying here truly made our trip to Cornwall a better one and if we ever return we will try to book here.

Paul's homemade compote is a must try it was sooooo yummy! Also Paul and Deborah recommended the restaurant La Casita which was just a walk away and we would definitely recommend this too we had a fabulous meal. We really enjoyed the scenic walk we took from Carbis Bay to St Ives so this is also something to do if you enjoy walking and nature. Most important tip book here if they have availability!!!!!! 😁

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us. We look forward to seeing you both again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

26th May 2023:

Paul and Deborah are fantastic hosts. All very clean, friendly, helpful. Breakfast was always delicious and well presented. Would definitely recommend.

This is an ideal place to stay. Can walk , train or bus down into St Ives, recommend the coastal walk down. On the main bus routes to other beaches/ villages. Nice quiet location. Would like to go back.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and you’re welcome back anytime. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

23rd May 2023:

We had such a lovely stay in Oystercatcher B&B. The breakfast was exceptional, great presentation and delicious taste. House was very clean and organized. Paul and Deborah made us feel very welcomed and gave us several tips on restaurants and things to do around the area. I would recommend 1000%. We wish we could have stayed longer.

If you like boardgames, try playing The Great St Ives Pasty Dash game. It is a lot of fun and you can learn a lot of information about St Ives.

Would Recommend: Yes

Muchisima gracias por sus palabras amables. Fue un plaser conocerte. Hasta proxima vez. Un cordial saludo. Pablo y Debora

23rd May 2023:

Superb. Gracious, generous hosts with style, flair and wonderful stories.

Absolutely first class. Wonderful breakfast, modern, light, spacious room. Spotless. Faultless. Dont stay anywhere else.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you Helen and Mike, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at Oystercatcher. We are grateful for such a wonderful review and would be glad to host you both again in the future. Our very best wishes Paul and Deborah.

21st May 2023:

I have nothing negative at all to say about my stay at Oystercatcher and really no suggestions for improvement. Paul and Deborah are brilliant and considerate hosts, who really went the extra mile to make sure that I got the best out of my stay. They are helpful and a good source of local knowledge and things not to miss. Everywhere is clean, tidy and comfortable and I could not have wished for better accomodation. There is a wide range of breakfast options and Deborah and Paul will accomodate any special dietary requirements to their best ability. I would love to come back to St Ives in the future and would stay at Oystercatcher again without hesitation

If you plan to stay for a few days or a week invest in a bus pass. It really is worth the convenience of being able to hop on and off buses, especially if you don't feel like climbing hills. I found the local bus services to be plentiful and frequent but also worth downloading the Firstbuses App so you have all the information you need on your phone (including the times of the last bus). All the local towns and villages have thier individual character to discover. I really enjoyed Penzance for its atmosphere and different feel from St Ives. All the local beaches are lovely, clean and with beautiful sand and views. You might find that Carbis Bay own beach is much quieter than St Ives and just as lovely with local ameneties on the beach front for getting drinks, ice cream etc. So many places to walk including the wonderful Coastal paths. Also loads of places to eat nearby and for anyone vegetarian like me I cannot recommend the BeanInn (less than ten minutes walk away) highly enough. Some of the best vegetarian food I have ever tasted! I also liked the Spanish restaurant less than five minutes walk away. If you are on a budget there is also a nearby Tesco and Costcutter which sell readymade snacks and meals.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you Steve for this incredibly kind review. We really appreciate you taking the time to write it. The tips for other travellers is a great contribution for anyone looking to arrive here using public transportation and so thank you so much for those. It was our pleasure meeting you and we enjoyed very much our chats at breakfast. We hope to see you again next time you visit West Cornwall. Best Paul and Deborah

20th May 2023:

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. We had another great stay with you and are still talking about the Oystercatcher Smokey!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for another great review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

18th May 2023:

Great couple, great hosts, very welcoming from the first meet. Attention to detail was fantastic.

This is a fantastic find. Paul and Deborah were very welcoming from when we arrived. Attention to detail was fantastic. Room was very lovely, clean and the sea view was perfect. Highly recommend the oystercatcher. The breakfast was delicious with a perfect selection of choices. 5+ stars ⭐️

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review! We are so pleased you both enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Paul and Deborah

15th May 2023:

Paul and Deborah were super friendly hosts and gave lots of useful information on local places to visit and where to eat. The breakfast was freshly cooked to order with lots of choice and delicious. Best B&B we have ever stayed in and will definitely be returning in future.

Would highly recommend booking the master bedroom with sea view, but all rooms are furnished beautifully. Everything is supplied that you could need including biscuits and fresh milk in the fridge downstairs. Parking is especially useful as this is sometimes difficult to find in St Ives. There is a lovely coastal path down into St Ives but also a frequent bus service Stopping at a short distance along the road, which we were glad of when coming back up. There are also a couple of good places to eat very close by. Would absolutely recommend this B&B to everyone.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your fab review! It was great to have you stay with us and we enjoyed chatting with you. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

6th May 2023:

Excellent hospitality! Paul and his family was very friendly and helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you Illias. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

28th April 2023:

Fantastic hosts. Very friendly & couldn’t help enough with recommendations & directions. Thank you for the friendly welcome & fantastic food

Would Recommend: Yes

Dear Dawn and Colin, thank you so much for this kind review. We enjoyed meeting you both and are so pleased that you had a great time down here in West Cornwall. Our very best regards to you both, Paul & Deborah

27th April 2023:

This is quite simply the best B & B we’ve ever stayed in. Our room was large, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. The bed linen used was exceptionally high quality as were the fittings in the bathroom. The bathroom itself was very well proportioned with both a bath and separate shower cubicle. The view from the room is great and you can make the most of it as there are two very comfortable chairs in the bay window. Owners Paul & Deborah really care about their business and are superb hosts - they are a fount of knowledge for restaurants, bars, attractions, travel etc… Paul is a trained chef and that shows at breakfast. The menu is varied and the food is cooked freshly and with skill. One thing to note - you order on the day so you get what you actually want rather than what we’ve experienced elsewhere with pre ordered breakfast the night before. Who on earth knows what they want to eat tomorrow??? Rarely for the area they have parking available. The B & B is a 10 minute walk to Carbis Bay station which gets you into St Ives in 3 minutes. The bus also stops more or less outside. We were bowled over by this place and will now plan our trips to St Ives based on availability here.

Would Recommend: Yes

Dear John and Marie, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and kind review. It was our pleasure to host you both at Oystercatcher and it will be a pleasure to welcome you back next time you visit this beautiful part of the country. Our very best regards, Paul & Deborah

26th April 2023:

Excellent accomodation with perfect hosts. We enjoyed especially the excellent breakfast with seaview.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you Cornelia! Lovely to meet you both and hope you enjoy the rest of your UK trip. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

27th September 2022:

Amazing stay, couldn't be happier.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much! Hope to see you again and for longer next time! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

26th September 2022:

We had a wonderful 4 night stay. Breakfast was excellent and there was plenty of choice. Deborah and Paul were lovely hosts, very welcoming and full of knowledge. We would recommend The Oystercatcher to anyone who wants to explore this part of Cornwall.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

26th September 2022:

Warm, friendly hosts and very comfortable space.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you! It was really great to meet you both! Hope you enjoy the rest of your travels! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

18th September 2022:

We had a lovely few days .you went out off your way to make our Anniversary special .by moving us to the beautyfull front sea view room .your breakfasts were just the best .thanks again Ann and Steve.

You won't be disappointed with this spotless B and B.lovely hosts and the breakfasts are special too .

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

15th September 2022:

The hosts were awesome, the place was clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated without being overpowering. Breakfast was cooked with love and everything tasted wonderful! I would happily go and stay there again next time. Highly recommend the place to anyone. Walking distance to carbis bay beach and the city Center! There are also buses to the city.

See above comments about the place. One tip: if you can’t walk up the stairs, this place might be a problem unfortunately. Otherwise it’s a wonderful place!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a please you have you all stay with us. We hope your knee feels better soon. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

14th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks David & Chris!

7th August 2022:

We really enjoyed our stay at the Oyster Catcher, it's a lovely family run bed and breakfast, the owners made so many recommendations of nice places to visit and were really knowledgeable about the local area. We will definitely be back.

Use local transport, the buses are really good and you can use your ticket on any of them.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! The bus service is fab and saves a lot of driving. Glad you had a great time here and we look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Paul & Deborah

21st July 2022:

Comfortable b&b with great breakfast and great hosts Paul and Debbie, cannot go wrong staying here. Off road parking too.

Go for the master bedroom if it's free since the views across the bay are well worth the extra cost.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fabulous review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for Cleo's present too, she loves it! Hope to see you again and you know which room to book! Best wishes, Paul & Deborah

14th July 2022:

Lovely b&b - wonderful breakfast Paul & Deborah are so welcoming and friendly, we are looking forward to a return visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you Carol! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again! Best wishes, Paul & Deborah

11th July 2022:

Paul & Deborah were very attentive with very good knowledge of the area which helped us to have a very enjoyable stay.

Lovely room overlooking Carbis Bay, breakfast was superb with plenty of choice. Would highly recommend staying at this B & B. Excellent location for bus stops & St Ives being only 30 mins walk.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review! It was a pleasure to host you for your short trip. We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Paul & Deborah

11th July 2022:

We enjoyed our stay with you very much - such a friendly family. You made us feel at home & welcome. Room, view, breakfast were excellent. Perfect start to our holiday.Thank you!

you have them all in your tip booklet, which was great!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was great to meet you both. We hope you enjoy the rest of your UK tour. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

8th July 2022:

Fantastic place. Highly recommended. The room was beautiful. Paul & Deborah were the perfect hosts and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was amazing. Thanks for a brilliant stay. We will return.

Great location. Public transport near by. The walk into St ives takes approximately 25 minutes down the coastal path.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review Tracy! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us, and we look forward to seeing you again! Best wishes, Paul & Deborah

5th July 2022:

Hosts were excellent and met my every need. Room was very clean and comfortable. Plenty of food served at breakfasts. Would love to stay again!

Easy to catch buses into St Ives and to other parts around the area.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review Rachel! It was great to meet you and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again for your trip to the Minack! Best wishes, Deborah and Paul

25th June 2022:

A bright, contemporary style and a friendly welcome. The breakfast choice is first class and beautufully cooked and served. Rooms cleaned daily. Hot and cold drinks and Cornish biscuits in the room refreshed daily. Paul and Deborah (and Chloe) have an in depth knowledge of the local area and all the attractions and are very helpful with tips and advice where requested. Would definitely recommend and fully intend to return.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you Elaine for your fab review! It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We very much look forward to seeing you again! Best wishes, Deborah, Paul & Cleo

13th June 2022:

We were greeted by the lovely Paul and Deb on arrival. They were extremely welcoming to their fantastic B&B. They instantly made us feel welcome and comfortable. The room and the view was absolutely amazing. Everything was so clean and tidy and the breakfast was delicious. They were both so friendly and helpful. We had the most enjoyable stay and will definitely be returning again and would 100% be recommending the Oystercatcher to friends and family. We were visiting for a wedding at the Carbis Bay Hotel and would highly recommend the Oystercatcher to anyone who is doing the same as it is a perfect location and walking distance to the Carbis Bay Hotel. We can’t wait to visit again soon Sarah and Dean

Would 100% recommend the Oystercatcher for a comfortable home from home feel. It’s in a great location the Carbis Bay Hotel and the beach both in walking distance. Also the train station is in walking distance to get the train into St Ives which is only £2 for a return. Highly recommend the Oystercatcher!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

2nd May 2022:

Paul & Deborah were so lovely, welcoming, and enthusiastic. Every morning at breakfast (which was incredible) they would catch up with us and help us plan our day with their personal recommendations. The room was super clean and very comfortable. We had an amazing stay at the Oystercatcher and we would highly recommend this place!

We loved the South West Coast Path from Lelant to St Ives and beyond as well as the hike from Porthcurno to Land's End.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your amazing review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed exploring the incredible West Cornwall. We hope to see you again. Best wishes, Paul & Deborah

2nd May 2022:

This was by far the best accommodation and hosts we've had so far and we've been traveling quite a bit. From the first message including tips on how to get there, to the room, the breakfast, the other guests...everything was perfect. We had the room with the sea view which was spacious, clean with a beautiful view. The bed was super comfortable, wifi was working good. Deborah, Paul & Cleo made our stay perfect, checking every morning to make sure we are having a good time, had some great tips on what to visit, where to eat, how to get to certain places, etc. Paul is an amazing chef and if you get there you definitely need o try the waffles with greek yogurt and cherry compote. It was super easy to get to St. Ives from the B&B both by bus (the bus stop is 1 min away from the house) or walking which we enjoyed most as we took the scenic route. We would definitely go back anytime.

Make sure you book a table a few days in advance to any place where you would like to eat. There are very few places that accept walk-ins or that have availability on the day. Also make sure you are not going too late for dinner. We went in St Ives at around 9 without a reservation and everything was closing at 10. We found only an Asian place where they accepted us. The food was delicious, but we didn't go to Cornwall to have asian food. La Casita is a restaurant around the corner from the B&B and has the best mussels and we were able to book it on the same day. Go by foot and explore the cities and villages. Don't stick to the coast line. You will find some absolutely breathtaking streets, houses and views.

Would Recommend: Yes

What an amazing review! Thank you for taking the time to write it! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. You'd be welcome back anytime. Best wishes, Paul & Deborah

27th September 2021:

Paul and Deborah were excellent hosts and genuinely lovely people, we will definitely be returning.

The open top ‘coaster’ bus is well worth going on and can be picked up very near to Oystercatcher.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind review! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

26th September 2021:

We had an amazing stay at the Ouster Catcher. It is seldom that you can find such genuine places to stay where the hospitality is as amazing as this. Paul and Deb were fantastic providing us with plenty of useful advice and making sure that we were comfortable. Second was the breakfasts. I travel a lot and I’ve genuinely not had such good breakfasts before. Each individually made and sourced from local ingredients “try the French toast” or The Smokey.

I’d recommend walking into St Ives it’s a great stretch with amazing views day and night. Really gives you a feel to the place.

Would Recommend: Yes

Wow! Thank you so much for your fab review! You truly understood what we are about and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

25th September 2021:

Deborah and Paul are the perfect hosts. This is our second stay with them (five nights this time) and certainly won't be our last. They are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The room is spotlessly clean and supplied with everything you could need. Breakfast is plentiful, varied and made from the best ingredients cooked and served tp order.

Paul and Deborah suggested that we try and pre book evening meals in advance using Open Table and this was certainly good advice as all the best restaurants were fully booked. Also, getting around using the buses is a great idea, especially if you have an England national concessionary pass which is accepted on the buses here.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was great to see you again and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

23rd September 2021:

Definitely 6 out of 5! Don’t think twice just book it!

Very easy access to St Ives by train (only one stop), so no need to use own car.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much! It was great to meet you both and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip around beautiful Cornwall! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

21st September 2021:

Deborah and Paul are great hosts and made us feel very welcome plus a wealth of knowledge about the local area. the room was fantastic and breakfast was amazing definitely set you up for the day. I would definitely recommend staying at the oystercatcher.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

19th September 2021:

Made to feel very welcome. Wonderful sea view from the window, excellent breakfasts, helpful advice and friendly banter. Brilliant

1. Open top bus - great . Also bus service into St Ives frequent and easy 2. Make sure to book restaurants before travelling to the area - very little walk in capacity 3. SW costal path walk to Zenner well worth doing to Tinners Arms with return along the Coffin route. Full day and quite challenging but very rewarding. 4. Avoid Watermill and Old Forge in Lelant. Enjoyed Birdies and the Black Lobster

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was great to meet you both and we enjoyed having you stay with us. Hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

17th September 2021:

What a lovely visit to St Ives staying at the Oystercatcher. A warm and friendly welcome, from both Deborah and Paul, when we arrived. Beautifully decorated bedroom (double bedroom with garden view), with a very comfortable double bed. Excellent facilities, including coffees/teas and hot chocolate. Lovely finishing touches included (Delicious Shortbread, shampoo and shower gel). Room was cleaned and drinks tray was replenished daily. Breakfast was of a very high standard. Quality ingredients used and cooked to perfection. One of the best Eggs Royale I’ve ever had. The Oystercatcher Smokey (Haddock) is also delicious. Both Paul and Deborah were approachable and available whenever you required advice or wanted recommendations on the local area. Advice and recommendations were tailored to the needs of each guest. We would highly recommend a stay at the Oystercatcher, so thanks again Paul and Deborah.

Would recommend a coastal walk to admire the beautifully golden beaches with clear waters.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us and we are so happy you enjoyed your West Cornwall adventures! Best wishes for your wedding in 2023! Deborah & Paul

8th September 2021:

The room was lovely and clean with a big bathroom, towels and shower toiletries were provided. Even the decor is lovely seaside theme with work from a local artist. The breakfasts were delicious, cooked fresh daily with a great selection. We would have yoghurt and granola with home made cherry compote and coffee, then a cooked breakfast from a full Cornish, french toast, to smoked fish, all locally sourced. Deborah and Paul went above and beyond to give recommendations for beaches, surf spots and hiking paths, they basically did our daily itinerary for us! I would highly recommend the Oystercatcher to anyone visiting.

All our tips came from Deborah and Paul! The South coast path along the cliffs and Sennen beach for surfing were two of our highlights.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for taking the time to write your fabulous review! It was great to meet you both and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your travel tips about Ireland too! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

30th August 2021:

Hosts Paul and Deborah were friendly and very helpful with local information. Room was comfortable and quiet.

Recommend a visit to Tate St Ives and Penzance art gallery and museum. Also a bus trip on the Land's End cruiser will blow the cobwebs away and bring you close to the ancient Cornish countryside. A bus pass proved useful for getting around.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you and we are so happy that you enjoyed your extended stay with us. Look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

29th August 2021:

What can I say… We had the absolute best time staying with Deborah and Paul. The room was clean tidy, with a lovely view of the sea from the room, fresh milk set up with a lovely selection of teas and biscuits, and a very comfy bed too! The food was out of this world and we were set up for each day with a yummy breakfast. Our favourite of all was the ‘Oystercatcher’s Smokey’ this was delicious! Deborah and Paul were very welcoming and told us lots of fun facts of the area, and useful tips when we were out and about exploring. Before arriving, Deborah was kind enough to email some ideas to make food reservation, which helped massively and some great food choices were made for a few of our evening meals throughout our stay. A lot more then just your typical bnb. Throughly enjoyed our stay in the Oystercatchers and will hopefully be visiting again when we can. Thank you to you both for a lovely stay for mine and James’s first holiday together. Xx

We visited Micheal’s Mount, Pedn Vounder, Kynace Cove, Mousehole, Penzance, a Spa day at the Harbour Hotel, Self drive boat from the harbour… Food wise, we visited The Bier Huis, The Gannet Inn, The Harbour Fish and Chip Shop, Philps Pasty Shop (best pasties in Cornwall), la casia, and Willy wallers ice cream! So much more we would have loved to see, but that can all wait until our next visit! :)

Would Recommend: Yes

Hello Jen, wow! Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. You were both great guests and we would welcome you both back to Oystercatcher anytime............ better give the fishmonger a bit of notice though eh!!!!! Best wishes, Paul and Deborah

23rd August 2021:

Excellent in everyway possible,location and view from room was superb bus stop and train station within a few minutes walk, the property is maintained to a very high standard and hoists are very welcoming, chatty and the breakfasts are top class. 😀

Carbis bay beach is just a wow, cristal clear waters beautiful walks along coastal foot path into St Ives. St Ives is just another stunning village to visit, only one down fall is..... unless you book for meals you will not get in to any pubs/restaurants. Google pubs/restaurants prior to your stay and pre book your tables, this is due to covid restrictions and safety of staff and public, which I agree these measures should stay in place for the rest of 2021. Hoists are very knowledgeable plus they have a list of eateries that will deliver to your room if you are really stuck for meals.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. I'm not sure there are any hoists here but we as hosts have lots of info for you. We do tell you to arrange restaurant dinners when you book, but takeaways can be eaten in the breakfast room downstairs if anyone fancies. Hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

19th August 2021:

Excellent communication, easy booking and pay process. Pleasant hosts. Knowledgeable on the area Clean and well decorated property. loved the furniture and the colour scheme through out the house. place was not far to walk into St.ives and beautiful scenery along the way.

Just being in St.ives is magical. The beaches, the culture, the art, the tiny streets and views. There are plenty of places to eat and drink. Some have to be booked in advance and some require a long wait. We found that after 8:30 places became more quieter, so we managed to get places without a booking. All in all lots to see and do in and around St.ives

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay and we are so pleased you enjoyed your time again in St Ives. Good luck with your TV appearance! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

18th August 2021:

Deborah & Paul are friendly & helpful , the rooms are very clean ,lovely soft white towels in the bathroom . The Breakfasts are Amazing with a great choice of menu & plenty to eat to keep you going until lunchtime .Myself & my husband really enjoyed our stay. The Oystercatcher is a Fabulous Bed & Breakfast .

Land’s End great day out , the views are breathtaking! Porthcurno Beach is Absolutely Gorgeous ! Lovely cream at Olives in St Ives & The old Farmhouse in Lelant

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review Ann! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us and we are so happy that you had a good time with us. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

14th August 2021:

Brilliant place to stay. Rooms are clean and comfortable and breakfast was perfect. Paul and Debbie are great hosts with a great range of local knowledge. The location is well connected to bus routes and near the train station which goes into St Ives.

I would recommend leaving your car on drive at the b&b and travel around using the bus and train. It takes the stress out of travelling to the popular tourist areas

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

1st August 2021:

Wonderful stay, excellent hosts. Great breakfast!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! Hope to see you both again soon. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

26th July 2021:

Paul and Deborah are great, welcoming hosts who have passion for what they do. The room was lovely and cosy. They made sure our stay was comfortable and we had everything we needed. Breakfast was very good, with a menu of plenty of options.

Carbis bay beach is lovely, we went there every day. Bus stop and train station is near by, or the walk into St Ives is 30 mins. If you like Thai food try Talay in St Ives.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

25th July 2021:

Paul and Deborah were incredible. The house and bedrooms are beautiful alone but the personal touches and incredible suggestions and advice made our entire trip. We cannot wait to stay again and have already recommended to family and friends.

Porthmeor Beach Cafe for the best sunsets and tapas!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! It was truly a pleasure to meet you both and thank you for recommending us to your parents! We look forward to seeing them soon. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

19th July 2021:

Perfect in every way. Located a short walk from both St Ives and the sea. Lots of lovely places to eat and drink. Bus routes to similar lovely places. Amazing couple looking after you. Nothing is too much trouble. Superb breakfast using locally sourced , quality products. Clean as a whistle. Lovely comfy bed.

If you can walk then walk or use the excellent bus and rail service.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for another lovely review! It was great to see you again! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

19th July 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you!

17th July 2021:

Well, what can I say, the Oystercatcher is absolutely brilliant. Paul and Deborah are amazing hosts and make you feel very much at home. The rooms are very clean and inviting, the breakfasts are out of this world and their local knowledge of what to do is invaluable if you like to get out and about. I will be recommending the Oystercatcher to all my friends and family and I will certainly be returning myself. Thank you Paul and Deborah for such a great time.

A 2 min walk from the B&B is a great cafe called cafe54. The food rivals any restaurant in the area and the staff are so freindly we went back every night. Prices are very reasonable and the cakes are to die for.

Would Recommend: Yes

Wow! Sounds like you really enjoyed yourselves which makes us very happy! Thank you so much for writing your great review! We would be delighted to see you both again. Best wishes, Paul & Deborah

5th July 2021:

Thank you so much for the warm welcome and all the suggestions throughout the stay! Breakfast was also amazing, I am going to miss those waffles with all the fixings in the morning :)

The Land's End Coaster route was excellent. We also enjoyed a trip down to St. Michaels Mount, which I didn't realize would be so easy to get to!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and our breakfasts! Yes, even if you drive here, everyone should take the open-top bus round West Penwith! Best wishes and good luck with your studies, Deborah & Paul

3rd July 2021:

Spent a fantastic 4 nights here using it as a base to explore Cornwall. Can't recommend it enough. Deborah and Paul were super friendly and helpful, recommending plenty of local places to visit and how best to get around etc. The location is fantastic, we enjoyed the 40 min walk into St Ives but the train or bus take you there in less than 10 mins. Our sea view room was sparkly clean and comfortable with everything you could need. The breakfasts were WOW and we both spent much of the day looking forward to the next morning's breakfast. They even catered for my bf's gluten intolerance. Would come back in a heartbeat. Absolutely lovely people with brilliant local knowledge.

Book at least your first restaurant as everywhere in Cornwall is super busy at the moment and suffering the repurcussions of Covid. Some attractions need booking beforehand such as the Minack Theatre. We spent most of our evenings in St Ives as it is easy to get to from Carbis Bay and booked most restaurants and bars either the day of or the day before. However a lot of places only take wak ins so it's luck of the draw!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review! You have some great tips! There are now restaurants re-opening after staff were told to isolate, so hopefully there will be more space available for dinners from now on. We hope to see you both again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

3rd July 2021:

The property is very clean, it has parking spaces and it's close to the beach. Paul and Deborah will welcome you at the arrival.They are lovely people and make the best breakfast I ever had.

Book restaurants for lunch/dinner ! We got this advice from Paul and Deborah but we didn't listen and we ended up getting our first dinner take away. Carbis Bay beach is the closest. St Ives is good for various activities such as boat trips, ski jet and also most of the restaurants are located there.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your super review! It was lovely to meet you both and we hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

29th June 2021:

Our recent stay at Oystercatcher was lovely! My husband and I stayed for three nights in the master room, and had a wonderful time. The room itself is bigger and lighter than it looks in the photos - and the shower in the en-suite was amazing! The view from the windows is beautiful too. Deb and Paul are brilliant hosts. They made a fantastic breakfast each morning and were able to cater for my being vegetarian. They were very accommodating with keeping our luggage for us before and after check-out times, etc. They are also extremely knowledgeable about the area and shared lots of helpful tips with us. Overall a great stay and would definitely go back!

While St Ives is fun to visit, we agreed that if we were to go back we would definitely explore more of Carbis Bay. It had a better beach and was much quieter. Definitely worth booking restaurants in advance. We enjoyed our meals at La Casita and The Rum and Crab Shack. We got great take-out burgers from Birdies in Hayle (surprisingly good and lots of veggie options). Only disappointment was take-out fish from Coast to Go in St Ives - would avoid that. Best pasties we had by far were from Philips in Hayle. Definitely worth taking the bus route around the coast. We didn't spend long at Land's End - super touristy. But we loved the smaller towns like Sennen's Cove. Also discovered a wonderful distillery that runs a great tasting in Longrock, near Penzance, called Pocketful of Stones.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your lovely comprehensive review! It was great to have you stay with us and thank you for booking directly with us. Thanks for sharing some great tips too - we will have to investigate the distillery tour ourselves! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

28th June 2021:

Staying at the Oystercatcher was such an enjoyable experience. Everything from the location to the cleanliness and breakfast was superb. Deborah and Paul are so attentive and gave the best advice and recommendations as to where to go and what to see or do, depending on what you wanted to get out of your stay. I honestly wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

The Oystercatcher is very close to Carbis Bay beach, which is much quieter than Porthminster beach closer to St Ives. I'd also recommend you take the S W coastal path route when walking into St Ives as the backdrop is magnificent and takes just 40 minutes.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your fab review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

24th June 2021:

This is an absolute gem. Never had breakfast like this in a BnB! Location is great and close to everything you need.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us! Hope you have a good diving trip to Lundy! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

9th October 2020:

Couldn’t fault this stay at Oystercatcher- perfect hosts made us feel very welcome and made some great recommendations! Facilities were all impeccably clean and the breakfast was simply the best!

La Casita a Spanish restaurant 5 min walk from B&B was an absolute must book online in advance to avoid disappointment

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your amazing review! You were great guests and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

8th October 2020:

Our hosts were very attentive and looked after us very. well would not hesitate to stay again.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! Good luck with your house purchase and hope to see you soon! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

28th September 2020:

Delightful small Guest House, superb breakfasts, very comfortable in every sense and with very caring and helpful hosts

Local Public House has Doombar on tap and decent pub grub and if not fully booked the food at the Gannet Inn is excellent. Lovely mile or so Coast Path walk into St Ives with gorgeous views along the way

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for writing your lovely review! It was a real pleasure to have you both stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

27th September 2020:

Another fantastic stay at the Oystercatcher - this time we had the sea view room and WOW what a great view. Paul and Deborah are fabulous hosts hence our opting to return; a great breakfast that sets you up for the day. We would not hesitate in recommending a visit to this little gem!

Ideal if you love walking - the coastal paths to St Ives or to Lelant have spectacular views.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for another lovely review! It was great to see you both again and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay in the master bedroom! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

16th September 2020:

Fantastic hosts that couldnt do enough for us. Nothing was too much trouble and the room was spotless with lovely little treats. We’ve recommended the b&b to all our family and friends and we will be back.

Make the most of carbis bay beach and what it has to offer. Theres a train into st ives and also a bus with the stop really close to the b&b. Theres lots of restaurants in st ives so youll be spoilt for choice.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your fabulous review! It was great to meet you both and we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for recommending us to your friends and family - book direct with us for our best prices. Best wishes and see you again soon, Deborah & Paul

16th September 2020:

Really enjoyed our stay at the oystercatcher, Deborah & Paul were very welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms and communal areas was clean and they had everything in place to cope with the COVID restrictions. Would defiantly recommend staying with them.

Carbis beach is amazing, however it’s very steep to get to and from however there is parking by the beach so bear this in mind. It’s a 10 ish bus or train ride to st ives or about 20 ish min walk with lovely views via the coastal route. We did need to book tables for food due to COVID however there are plenty of restaurants you will be able to book when you are there.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are so happy you enjoyed your staycation with us! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

13th September 2020:

Had a really great stay, the accommodation was spotless and really comfortable. Breakfast was amazing, and service was great. Paul & Deborah are lovely and so knowledgeable about the area.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to have you stay and we are thrilled you enjoyed it so much! We look forward to seeing you again! Thank you for booking direct too - it's our best price :-) Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

12th September 2020:

Lovely place. Well-located for Carbis Bay (note: steep hill) and St Ives itself (on main bus routes, or decent walk). Hosts Deborah and Paul were exceptionally friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

7th September 2020:

We really enjoyed our few days stay, thanks to Paul and Deb for your hospitality and delicious breakfasts.

due to current situation it is advisable to pre book restaurants. there is plenty to do and see around St Ives, the beaches are first class with plenty of facilities.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! We enjoyed our chats with you and are so happy you had a great time here in West Cornwall. Hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

2nd September 2020:

Very welcoming and friendly, always greeted at breakfast and made time to talk to us and gave great helpful advice and tips on the area and things to do on our visit. Overall, lovely and friendly people,

Train into St Ives from Carbis Bay is cheap and handy as the walk back can be long and very hilly. Book ahead for St Ives restaurants as they get very busy or go into the town early and put your name down for walk in. Coastal routes down south past St Ives to lands end is beautiful and very picturesque, a must see if you have a car. Penzance is easy to get to with loads of parking. Porthcurno beach is really pretty and sheltered if too windy at St Ives.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your amazing review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay and we are so pleased you enjoyed your time in Cornwall. You are both welcome back anytime! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

31st August 2020:

The loveliest hosts! Made us feel so warm and welcome, always happy to help and gave lots of tips and recommendations on things to do during our stay. Could not recommend them enough! The room and facilities were perfect, everything you need for a little break away. There were plenty breakfast options and we thoroughly enjoyed breakfast everyday and looked forward to eating the next morning! We will definitely be returning and we highly recommend oystercatcher to anyone looking for a short break in St Ives. We can’t wait for our next trip back! Thank you so much, Kaitlin and Rachael x

Firstly, book in advance for lunch or evening meals as the main town can get booked up very quickly, and is usually quite busy with long waiting times and if you visit Lands End, take a coat as it can get quite windy despite the sun. Also the coastal walk into town is lovely and only takes an extra 10-15 minutes walking.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your fab review! It was a real pleasure to have you both stay and you are welcome back anytime! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

24th August 2020:

We very much enjoyed our stay with you and really appreciated your warm welcome and our interesting chats. You gave us a lot of information regarding the area which was a great help as we hadn't visited Cornwall for many years. The breakfasts were of a very high standard and we always looked forward to the mornings. The rooms were very clean and had everything we required and we appreciated the care taken to manage the Covid 19 - all round an excellent B&B.

Whilst the Covid restrictions are in place, it is best to plan ahead for both restaurants and visiting the various attractions. It was very busy in St Ives, but generally we managed well. If visiting Lands End and St Michael's Mount, it is best to ensure that you plan your visit to miss the crowds and ensure that you get plenty of time at St Michael's Mount before they close which is dependant on the tide (we only had an hour which wasn't enough time)

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your lovely review! It was a real pleasure to have you both stay with us and we enjoyed your company. 10 out of 10 for your parking too! Star guests! We look forward to seeing you both again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

21st August 2020:

We had a lovely time staying at the Oystercatcher. Deborah and Paul were very knowledgeable on the local area, and were able to recommend lots of local walks and attractions to us. They also went out of their way to cater for my dietary requirements - breakfast was delicious! We would recommend the Oystercatcher B&B to anyone wanting to see St Ives / the surrounding area.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you both for your lovely review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

11th August 2020:

Paul & Deborah were excellent hosts and gave us lots of very helpful information on walks, beaches and local restaurants. Our sea view room was very comfortable and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was superb, recommend trying the hogs pudding.

Recommend La Casita Spanish restaurant, just a 5 minute walk and the Gannet Inn restaurant which was just further up the road.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! We are so please you enjoyed your stay. It was lovely to have you both and we hope to see you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

10th August 2020:

Our stay in the b&b was exactly what we needed and was made that way because of the lovely owners and incredible food! Couldn’t ask for any more!

Talay Thai in St Ives is the best Thai we’ve ever had! Make sure you book all tickets before you go as even getting your car parked is difficult around Cornwall at the moment.

Would Recommend: Yes

Amazing! Thank you so much for writing this fab review! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay! Great tips about booking everything in advance too! We hope to see you both again soon. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

29th August 2019:

Excellent accommodation . Amazing breakfasts. Wonderful hosts who gave us lots of tips on the area .

Excellent location. Walking distance to Carbis Bay station and on road to St Ives - frequent bus service in high season.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review! It was lovely to meet you both. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

4th August 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th July 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th July 2019:

Great stay made to feel very welcome, very clean and a great breakfast, great location

Great location short walk down to the beach Cornish arms great food near by

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you both again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

8th July 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2019:

Great location, close to beach,and town centre with bus and rail routes nearby. Lovely clean accommodation. Our room was perfect, great view , wonderfully comfortable bed, bath and shower . Beautifully presented breakfast hot and cold cooked to perfection with quality products. Paul and Deborah were perfect hosts. We will be back.

Lovely restaurant very close, serving Mediterranean style food , other outlets serving good quality food and drink within walking distance. Our room was perfect although it is at the front and there is some road noise.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to seeing you both again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

26th June 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2019:

Great location, amazing breakfast and unbelievably friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your great review! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

19th June 2019:

‘Amazing b&b’ ➕ Everything was just amazing. From arriving to the property until the last day. Breakfast absolutely fabulous and the rooms are very clean. Paul and Deborah are fantastic hosts. Couldn’t recommend more. Thank you and hope to see you soon. Andreea & Calin

La Casita and The Gannet inn

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! We are so pleased you had a great stay with us and we look forward to seeing you both again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

12th June 2019:

Great B&B, wonderful hosts, perfect breakfast. We would definitely book again.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It would be a pleasure to have you both stay so we look forward to seeing you again! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

5th June 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

4th June 2019:

Our Hosts were very friendly, helpful and made us so welcome. The rooms airy .light and nice decor. The bedroom was spotless and bed very comfortable. Fantastic breakfasts with so much choice.nothing was too much trouble if you wanted a different menu.

We were given plenty of help for travelling around. A super day was the open deck bus around the coast especially if you have a pass! Plenty of beautiful beaches nearby. Had good meals local at the Gannet inn and La Cassita both walkable.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

21st May 2019:

On hot days a fan in the room might be a good idea. You are very very good hosts, and we felt very much at home with you. We wish you every success for the future.

Good Bus service into St Ives. Fun Spanish restaurant nearby. Everything covered in your excellent briefing sheet.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review! It was great to meet you both and you were both great guests with fab personalities! We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

20th May 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

18th May 2019:

A fantastic place to stay from start to finish. Paul and Deborah were really welcoming and were really knowledgeable about the areas and the best places to visit. We took their advice to travel the coastal route to Land’s and and it was the most scenic and beautiful route we took during our stay. Although we only stayed 3 nights We really appreciated the time they took to get to know us even leaving biscuits on the tray for our anniversary. We will defiantly recommend.

We really enjoyed the coastal road and travelling along the st ives train line.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your amazing review! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Again, happy anniversary! Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

15th May 2019:

Had a great stay, my hosts where friendly and welcoming and the accomodation was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. would stay there again in a flash.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to write your fab review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

10th May 2019:

We thought the hosts Paul and Deborah were wonderful and helpful

Went to the Gannet for dinner because it was within walking distance food was fine staff friendly drive the coast scenery was beautiful and had a day in St Ives

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review! It was great to meet you both and we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes, Deborah & Paul

28th April 2019:

Very charming, and helpful hosts. Our room was comfy, clean and functional. Breakfast was fantastic. English breakfast made with local fresh products. I can highly recommend Oystercatcher.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was great to meet you both and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay! Best wishes, Paul & Deborah

20th April 2019:

Our stay was amazing from us arriving to departing everything was incredible. When we arrived our greeting was very warm and welcoming and so informative of things for us to see and do during our stay. Our stay itself was great the beds were so comfy and the little touches are what made it even more enjoyable, like the little bottles of fresh milk everyday and variety of tea and coffee and even hot chocolate in our room. The breakfast each morning was incredible everything was cooked to perfection, we enjoyed everything so much so that we hopefully plan on returning in the future.

The nearby restaurants we definitely would recommend would be the gannet pub, becks fish and chip shop/restaurant and a Spanish restaurant called la casita. We also recommend that you go off and explore don't feel that you have to stay at the beach or only go into St there are so many places for you to see and explore that are only within a ten or twenty minutes drive trust me you won't be disappointed.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this great review. We are extremely happy and grateful to receive such a positive and detailed feedback to start our year. It was a pleasure to meet you both and of course we look forward to welcoming you back to West Cornwall and the Oystercatcher whenever you want to return. Best wishes, Paul, Deborah & Cleo.

1st October 2018:

We enjoyed our stay very much. Lovely room, good breakfast and great hosts. Easy walk into St Ives so no parking problems.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was great to meet you both and we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

29th September 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th September 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2018:

It is very comfortable, the owners are always ready to help. Location close to restaurants and buses. We enjoy very much our "séjour" Thank you again Josiane and Gérard

We went to SaintYves for visiting the Tate and expo Patrick Heron for my wife (she's painting) Leach Poterie (one of my hobby) We went to Lizard Point as we have had a sailboat, and that a point very known for the Atlantic Sail race. We have had a marvelous weather Vraiment une magnifique escale.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we are so pleased you enjoyed your time in Cornwall - and the French Toast? Merci beaucoup, Deborah & Paul

8th September 2018:

Lovely relaxed place to stay with delicious breakfast!

Lovely coast walk into St Ives and ideally placed to see the rest of Cornwall. Recommend eating at The Gannet down the road!!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review! It was great to see you both again! Look forward to next time. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

1st September 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2018:

A memorable B & B experience created by a lovely family who go out their way to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable with personal greeting and chat every morning. The breakfast alone (best I have ever tasted ) should be enough to entice you to make a booking.

Becks restaurant nearby

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your fabulous review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

13th August 2018:

The best I have ever stayed in. The owners Paul and Debbie could not have done more for me. They have a massive knowledge of the area and ensure you see the best bits. The house itself is cosy and has fabulous views of Carbis Bay. The room was clean and every day fresh water, tea coffee was added to. There was also fruit available and a lovely touch fresh milk in a fridge a little thing but s nice touch. Breakfast is amazing cooked to order and nothing too much trouble.

This is a must stay at Bes and Bteakfast. The tea is brilliant for visiting Cornwall. It’s position above Carbis Bay is a perfect beach for all. Not too busy and all the wenitoes you need. The immediate area makes it easy to walk to St Ives or take the train. Perfect place

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to see you again and we're happy you enjoyed your stay. Until next time! Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

4th August 2018:

Wonderful location, Paul, Deborah and Cleo were the kindest hosts and very personal which we loved! Everything was spotless and the breakfast was superb!! Thank you so much for having us and we hope to be back!!

Paul and Deborah are fab at recommending and directing you to everywhere! Lots of leaflets and maps to have a look at in the dining area and hall.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your super review! It was lovely to meet you both and we'd love to see you again. Kind regards, Deborah, Paul & Cleo

4th August 2018:

Amazing place to stay, amazing location everything was just perfect

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay! Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

1st August 2018:

Lovely room overlooking the garden with tea and coffee facilities available. Excellent choices for breakfast all freshly cooked .Best of all really friendly couple who made us very welcome in there home for a few days.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review! It was lovely to meet you both and we look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

31st July 2018:

Great stay, very friendly staff.

Porthminster beach cafe is amazing

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you! Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

28th July 2018:

After a very warm welcome by Paul we enjoyed the really nicely and modern done up room, where there was everything we needed. Paul gave us many tips for having dinner near by and was helpful with the reservation in the Beach Club Restaurant due to our problems with our mobile connection. We slept really well in the comfortable bed and than had an absolutely breakfast! Everything of the cereals and the fruit and toast/waffels was lovingly arranged and we were impressed of the presentation of the warm breakfast: Paul, as a former cook, made the best poached eggs I had during my whole 2 weeks in England (where we changed our location every day, so we had many possibilities of comparison with hotels and B&Bs)! The service by Deborah was wonderful and the whole Atmosphere they both bring in their B&B made us want to come back again! Thanks a lot for being such wonderful hosts! Wir waren wirklich beeindruckt von der bis in kleine Details (wie zB die gekühlte Milch für den Tee in kleinen Fläschchen abgefüllt) durchdachten liebevollen Art und Weise ein B&B zu führen! Alles war tipp topp sauber, neu, geschmackvoll und wie gesagt: das beste Frühstück in 2 Wochen Urlaub! Ein großes Dankeschön an Paul und Deborah! Wir kommen wieder!

St Ives was really crowded due to it was Summer and holiday time. We had dinner in the carbis bay hotel beach restaurant, which was really good. (Und das ist in England nicht leicht zu finden, wie wir feststellten, denn selbst die mit 4,5 und mehr Bewertungssternen beurteilten Restaurants zeigten sich für gehobenere Ansprüche doch mit sehr durchwachsener Küchenleistung.)

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your fabulous review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We very much look forward to seeing you both again. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

27th July 2018:

Paul and Deborah were fantastic hosts and their B&B is fantastic. Very welcoming, nice communal lounge and breakfast area for guests, really helpful with location recommendations and WONDERFUL breakfasts! Thank you both for such a wonderful stay, we really enjoyed St Ives and we are so glad we stayed at the Oystercatcher - it really made our honeymoon

We went to some great restaurants in ST Ives (Peppers, The Loft and The Seafood Cafe) All were fan tastic for different reasons but would highly recommend them all. Deborah and Paul also recommended a great day out, driving the coastal road from St Ives to Sennan Bay and a short walk from there to Lands End. The scenery was beautiful and Sennan bay is a lovely little place.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your fabulous review! It was really a pleasure to have you both stay! We look forward to seeing you both again and send you best wishes for your married lives together! Deborah & Paul

9th July 2018:

sehr hilfsbereit, freundliche Atmosphäre, ausgezeichnetes Frühstück, nette Zimmer

einfach die Zeit genießen, PUB: The Cornish Arms!!!!! Wanderung: der Küste entlang (Lands End)

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you again. Paul & Deborah

9th July 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

28th June 2018:

For us the location was perfect as we like to walk. Very friendly service and attention. Nothing was too much trouble. Our room was of ample size with a lovely comfy bed and really easy to use shower. Breakfast offered a varied menu of which the hot options were cooked to perfection. We will booking again for next year.

There is an excellent bus service stopping close by. We ate at both the Gannett Inn and La Casita restaurant. Both good quality but the Mediterranean restaurant was our favourite. St Ives is about a 25 minute walk either by road or a bit longer on the coastal path.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for another amazing review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay and we really look forward to seeing you next year! Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

21st June 2018:

We really enjoyed our stay at the Oystercatcher. This B&B is run by the nicest people we have met in Cornwall. We highly recommend this B&B and we would love to come back in the future!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your fab review! It was a pleasure to have you both stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

2nd June 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th May 2018:

Everything was Amazing....thankyou so much...would definitely stay there again if we visited the area....truly special.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! It was a pleasure to have you stay with us. We look forward to seeing you both again. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

18th May 2018:

Absolutely loved our stay. The rooms were spotless and the bathroom was immaculate. Breakfast was amazing and very tasty and lots on offer. The hosts were extremely friendly,helpful and genuinely interested in our reason for staying. Basically PERFECT would easily sum up this wonderful B and B. Would definitely recommend to anyone and would certainly stay here again without hesitation.

Would Recommend: Yes

Wow! Thank you so much for writing your amazing review! It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay! We would welcome you back anytime and hope to see you soon! Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

14th May 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

14th May 2018:

Really helpful owners and lovely breakfast offering. A hook in the bathroom would just complete a very comfortable stay

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul. P.S. We have bought hooks for the back of the doors!

3rd May 2018:

Everything was perfect - scratching my head for improvements........ coasters for drinks in the room to save marking your lovely furniture?

The Beach restaurant served excellent fish with a lovely view over the harbour

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for being concerned about our furniture! Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

1st May 2018:

Lovely friendly couple in great area. 30 min walk from St Ives which was ideal. Coastal walk lovely. Great breakfast choices.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your excellent review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

30th April 2018:

Fabulous first experience of St Ives - everything was perfect and we felt like we were staying with family. Love it so much we are already planning on coming back.

Coastal path from the Oystercatcher to St Ives was a superb walk along the bays right into St Ives. The Gannet restaurant and the Spanish restaurant were just round the corner in walking distance. The Oystercatcher is beautifully decorated, most comfy bed and sea views and the breakfast is delicious with a huge choice and friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review for us! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay! It was a pleasure to host you both and we definitely look forward to seeing you again! Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

28th April 2018:

Paul and Deb go above and beyond to ensure your stay is comfortable and relaxing. Their local knowledge is second to none. The Oystercatcher is spotlessly clean , breakfast exceptional using local produce. We would definitely recommend a stay here

Paul’s local knowledge is second to none, just ask !!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for writing your fabulous review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are only too happy to offer our suggestions, so yes, please just ask! We look forward to seeing you both again. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

17th April 2018:

Paul,Deborah and there young daughter cleo,were a delight ,very friendly welcoming and helpful about the local amenities!! Great place to stay,myself and my wife injoyed our second anniversary very much,also thought the breakfast was first class!! Look forward to staying there again!!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review! We look forward to seeing you both again soon. Kind regards, Paul, Deborah & Cleo

11th April 2018:

Excellent....we stayed for 2 nights and our room was spotless,whole house exceptionally fresh & clean. nice assortment of tea & coffee, breakfast also lovely and again nice choice. Deb & Paul great hosts knowledgeable of the area gave us good tips. We would highly recommend staying there.

Village good and nice walks and views.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

9th April 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

4th April 2018:

Great hotel, would stay again. Hotel was in great location, very clean and up to date. The owners were excellent. Really friendly and helpful. Paul does a mean Breakfast, best I’ve had. Had a great stay and you won’t be disappointed if you book here.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review of your stay at Oystercatcher Bed & Breakfast! You were both great guests too and we look forward to seeing you again! Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

2nd November 2017:

A lovely home - fresh and beautifully maintained. You made us feel most welcome and went to a lot of trouble to provide us with the breakfast we wanted. We were most grateful. Sorry, we had to creep away like thieves in the night. I hope we didn't disturb you. Enjoy Spain. Hope to see you next year. Kind wishes E

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

30th October 2017:

Friendly, personable hosts with great local knowledge and recommendations. Stellar sea views, stellar breakfasts!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your stellar review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

23rd October 2017:

Loved everything and everyone at the Oystercatcher. Great location - tip top décor and cleanliness and a lovely family to welcome and look after you - what more could you ask for .

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your superb review! It was a pleasure to have you stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

21st October 2017:

Such a nice place run by an amiable and helpful couple. Deborah and Paul know what hospitality means. Thank you so much, I really enjoyed my stay at your place. I'll be back.

The Searoom St Ives, a nice and cosy place. Amélies in Porthleven, nice place with delicous food and friendly staff.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your fab review! We are so pleased you had a good time here and enjoyed exploring West Cornwall. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

19th October 2017:

We had lovely welcome at The Oystercatcher. The breakfast was to die for. They were so helpful with information for our day out.

We ate at The Halsetown Inn, which although a couple of miles out, was well worth it.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fab review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed seeing the best of West Cornwall! We look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Deborah & Paul

17th October 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

13th October 2017:

Fantastic place to stay! Made to feel very welcome and such great people!

Definitely walk to St Ives along the coastal path.